File under better late than never...
The 2005 Sundance Film Festival featured several films directed by notable music video vets. Here's a list of films to keep an eye out for in the coming months or so...
Junebug - Phil Morrison, director
Phil Morrison's credits include videos for Sonic Youth, Superchunk and the hilarious "Sugaecube" for Yo La Tengo, which starred Bob and David from Mr. Show. The soundtrack of Junebug is also by Yo La Tengo.
Pretty Persuasion - Marcos Siega, director
Marcos Siega made his name as one of the top music video directors thanks to his Blink-182 videos "What's My Age Again?" and "All The Small Things." Pretty Persuasion stars Evan Rachel Wood, James Woods and Ron Livingston.
Thumbsucker - Mike Mills, director
Not the R.E.M. bass player, but rather a graphic design wiz who directed artful music videos for Air, Moby and many others. Thumbsucker is based on a Walter Kirn novel and features Keanu Reeves, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vince Vaughn and Benjamin Bratt.
Rize - David LaChapelle, director
Famed photgrapher David LaChapelle has directed huge videos for the likes of No Doubt, Christina Aguilera, Elton John, Blink-182 and many more. Rize sportlights the unique form of hip-hop clown dancing called "krumping."
The Sailor's Girl - Brett Simon, director
Brett Simon has directed hit videos for the likes of The Killers and Hoobastank. He currently has videos on the air for Sum-41 and Unwritten Law. The Sailor's Girl is a short film.
